LaVera Erickson, age 87, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota. LaVera was born September 30, 1937 in Luck, Wisconsin. She was the youngest child of Vera (Marsh) and Edward Remley of Luck, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Cumberland High School, Cumberland, Wisconsin in 1955. She married David Erickson on January 30, 1959 and they remained married until his untimely and unexpected death on January 14, 2001. They had four children - Valorie, Craig, Peter and Paul. LaVera was a homemaker for many years, with her and Dave operating a dairy farm. As the children grew older, she worked as a bookkeeper for several years at Anderson Oil Company, Northwestern Electric Company and Northern Manufacturing.

In retirement, she enjoyed spending time at the Grantsburg Community Center participating in numerous social activities.

LaVera was very strong in her faith and relationship with the Lord. She was a longstanding member of Grace Baptist Church (now Grace Church) in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dave, her son Craig, her daughter Valorie, son-in-law Joel Eggebrecht, her granddaughter Jessalyn Prior and her siblings - Jack, Mary Lou, Harry and Sarah.

She is survived by her son Pete (Sue) Erickson of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, son Paul Erickson of Frederic Wisconsin, grandson Craig (Andrea Flike) Prior of Superior Wisconsin, grandson Brett (Kortney Kohnke) Erickson of Cleveland Heights Ohio, granddaughter Emma (Tyler Rust) Erickson of Milwaukee Wisconsin, great granddaughters Tricia (Jon) Bruder of Lawton Oklahoma and Charlesa (Emma Rooks) Prior of Rogers, Minnesota, great grandson Cole (Brittnee Schiff) Prior and great-great granddaughter Isabele Prior of Superior Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Visitation will be held from 9:30AM until the time of the service. LaVera will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg.

Last Update: Aug 01, 2025 7:20 am CDT